What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Operator 4/5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
You will report to the CWF-RLW Operations Manager. You will be responsible for operations of the Transuranic Liquid Waste facility (TLW). You will operate liquid waste processing equipment including micro-filters, reverse osmosis units and evaporators. You will be responsible for administrative duties such as work document and engineering design reviews, and the initiation and tracking of material procurement. A New Mexico Wastewater license is preferred for this position.
Operator 4 ($72,800 - $115,400)
Fully qualified, experienced operator, with significant subject matter expertise in related or similar facilities, functional areas, or fields. Operates and monitors critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Responsible for safe execution of technical safety requirement surveillances or surveillances required to meet safety/authorization basis requirements. Performs technical tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science or engineering activities. Provides direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems. Checks and inspects operation and maintenance against predetermined standards. Follows process sheets or written/verbal directions. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required. May work with and be responsible for multiple systems.
Operator 5 ($87,800 - $143,000)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level, you will operate and monitor critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Recognized as the facility lead on off-shifts and required to make technical decisions regarding safe operations of nuclear facilities. Performs technical tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science or engineering activities. Provides direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems. Checks and inspects operation against predetermined standards. Follows process sheets or written/verbal directions. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required. May work with multiple systems.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Wastewater Treatment: Knowledge and experience with formal and safe operations as applied to a Wastewater facility and has a New Mexico Wastewater Level I or II license, or 3-5 years of experience.
- Knowledge and experience of water and wastewater treatment process equipment and requirements, to include:
- Gravity filters, pressure filters, cartridge filters and microfiltration
- Reverse osmosis
- Evaporative boiler system
- Ion exchange systems
- Chemical feed systems
- Chemical cleaning processes for microfiltration and reverse osmosis
- Clarifier operations
- Solids handling equipment
- NPDES discharge requirements
- Pressurized water and air systems
- Concentrated acids and bases
- Sampling protocol
- SCADA system for monitoring and control
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
- Confined space entry and respirator certification.
- Knowledge and experience with crane and forklift operations.
- Extensive and detained understanding of and ability to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration. Experience with lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures and execution.
- Expert knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting facility maintenance and operations.
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualifications at the higher level requires:
- Wastewater Treatment: Expert experience with formal and safe operations as applied to Wastewater, and has a New Mexico Wastewater Level III or IV license, or 10 years of experience.
- Facility Operations/Maintenance activities: Expert experience and understanding of the following aspects of equipment operations as applied to a Wastewater facility:
- Procedure compliance
- Hazard identification and analysis
- Configuration management
- Formal work control processes
- Rounds and Inspections: Expert experience in performance and review of operator rounds and inspections
Education/Experience Level 4: Requires a relevant Associates Degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience Level 5: Requires an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and certification may be expected.
Training/Certifications: A New Mexico Wastewater Level III or IV license, or 10 years of experience is required for this position. Applicants, per DOE Order 5480.20A, must be entered in the low-level radioactive liquid waste treatment processes qualification program and must complete qualification within 6 months.
DOE Order 426.2: Requires a high school diploma.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Wastewater Processing.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://int.lanl.gov/org/ddops/oma/prime-contract-management/applicable-directives/_assets/docs/DOE-O-206.2-Chg-2-LtdChg-Identity,-Credential,-and-Access-Management-ICAM-1.pdf) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-border-a-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/file) for additional information.
426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
